Yards Park is shaking things up along the Anacostia River, and Osteria Morini is among the high-profile restaurants headlining the riverfront rags-to-riches development. Thanks to its giant windows, abundant natural light and open kitchen, this sleek and airy space truly shines. One of several spinoffs of Chef Michael White's original in New York's SoHo, the menu manages to be both impressive and familiar. Get the much-touted burger, which is composed of the chef's own special meat blend, and hugely celebrated at lunch. Other items may include wood-grilled meats, homemade pasta and polpettine in brodo. Most impressive, however, is the generous bowl of conchiglie topped with pecorino fonduta, a culinary delight that screams "dig in" like nothing else. - MICHELIN guide inspectors